Position Paper: Strategies for Opioid Harm Prevention and Management
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This report addresses the critical issue of opioid harm prevention, outlining strategies to combat the opioid crisis. It begins by establishing the severity of the problem, citing statistics on opioid-related deaths and prescriptions. The paper then presents various strategies for harm reduction, including the availability of naloxone, needle exchange programs, and pre-arrest diversions to social services. The report emphasizes the importance of education, training, and expanded access to HIV and hepatitis testing. The implications for the nursing profession and patients are also considered. The paper concludes with recommendations for policy changes, such as increased funding for research and safe injection facilities to mitigate the harm associated with opioid addiction.
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